VIDEO: Two teens shot on Rainier Avenue South

Two male teens were shot in the back Tuesday night in the 9300 block of Rainier Avenue South.

Officers secure the scene around a double shooting on Rainier Avenue South on Tuesday. (Casey McNerthney/seattlepi.com)

About 6:45 p.m., the victims and three other teens left King Donuts at 9232 Rainier Ave. S. Another group was at the Barton Place Apartments across the street. One of the members of the second group fired several rounds at the first group, striking the two victims in the back.

The first group retreated to King Donuts and several 911 calls went out.

The victims were transported to Harborview Medical Center with injuries that were not considered life-threatening.

The suspect is described as a black male in his late teens or early 20s. There were conflicting reports whether he fled on foot or by car.

The Seattle police gang unit was investigation along with the homicide unit. Also responding to the scene were South Precinct Capt. Les Liggins and Assistant Police Chief Nick Metz.

Several bystanders gathered near the scene of the shooting and police had to break up multiple fights. One man threatened to shoot a cameraman from a television news crew.